NEW DELHI: Electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called on social media platforms to take greater responsibility for the content they carry, pressing them to explain how their algorithms work, protect children from harmful content and give users a better way to resolve complaints.Asked whether govt was considering withdrawing safe-harbour protection for social media companies,…
India’s Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) India’s Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale scripted history at the Chennai Open on Saturday, becoming the first all-Indian women’s pair to reach a doubles final at the main WTA Tour level. The duo defeated second seeds Weronika Falkowska of Poland and Alana Smith of the USA…
Scientists connect lab-grown mini brains to a Braille sensor; three organoids help a computer recognise letters with 83% accuracy. (AI Image) Lab-grown mini models of the human brain have helped researchers identify electrical signals corresponding to Braille letters, offering a new direction for research into biohybrid computing. Scientists at the University of Bristol connected tiny…
5 foods you should never wash before storing them Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them is a good habit, but doing it before storing them is not always a great idea. In fact, some foods can spoil faster when they are washed and then put away without being dried properly. The extra moisture can…
A representative image (credit: Canva) Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), along with its partner organisations and landowners, has come together to protect more than 1,100 acres in the MRC d’Argenteuil region through several land purchases totalling close to C$6 million.According to the organisation’s official announcement dated October 15, 2026, property owners have also played a major…
Chinese Horoscope August 31-September 6: These days will test your patience, but Dragon, Snake and Goat could see major obstacles finally clear Saturday marks Li Dong, which is the beginning of Winter according to the Chinese solar calendar. This is considered to be a good time to collect, prepare and store food in anticipation of…
In 2025, Noel Gallagher bought his mid-19th-century London mansion, applied to get it restored and renovated, and has now finally secured a legal permit for planning purposes. (Instagram) Noel Gallagher from Oasis has been setting up the plans for his London home for quite some time now, and it has finally started to take some…
NEW DELHI: ONGC’s overseas investment arm ONGC Videsh (OVL) is exploring the possibility of securing operatorship rights for two Venezuelan oil projects – San Cristobal and PetroCarabobo — and is in advanced talks with the Venezuelan govt and US authorities.During an analyst call following its Q2 financial results, the company said the arrangement is likely…
ILT20 Trophy (Photo by CREIMAS ILT20) The upcoming fifth season of the International League T20 will feature significant changes to its playing conditions, with a new “batter zone” to determine Wide deliveries and the extension of the 60-second stop clock to the batting side.The revised regulations, which come into effect from the opening match on…
Rajasthan Board Exam 2027: Class 10, 12 papers to start at 10:30 AM from February 16 VIJAYAWADA: The Directorate of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh, has announced the schedule for payment of examination fees for regular and once-failed candidates appearing for the SSC Public Examinations in March 2027.According to a press release issued on Saturday, schools…
